Diun vs Huginn
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Diun
Notifier that alerts when Docker images receive updates
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Huginn
Agents that monitor and act on your behalf
| Feature | Diun | Huginn |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,828 | ★ 49,759 |
| First released | 2019 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Watchtower | IFTTT, Zapier |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Diun or Huginn better?
Neither is universally better. Huginn has the larger community, while Diun is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Diun and Huginn free and open-source?
Yes. Diun is licensed under MIT and Huginn under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Diun and Huginn with Docker?
Diun: yes. Huginn: yes.